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February 10, 2010
Pressing Question of the Day: Who Has The Most Romantic Beard (MRB)?
Okay, it's time for the poll you have all been waiting for with baited breath...(drum roll, please): the Most Romantic Beard Contest! Woo hoo!
Penelope has assembled a nice assortment of scruffy guys for my (oops! I mean your) viewing pleasure. Take your time and carefully peruse the following photos, then let me know who is your favorite bearded valentine. I know, I know....it's hard to choose just one. I will announce the results of the poll and pick one random winner from the comments...
Penelope has assembled a nice assortment of scruffy guys for my (oops! I mean your) viewing pleasure. Take your time and carefully peruse the following photos, then let me know who is your favorite bearded valentine. I know, I know....it's hard to choose just one. I will announce the results of the poll and pick one random winner from the comments...
February 9, 2010
Mini Review of The Untamed Bride by Stephanie Laurens
The Untamed Bride by Stephanie Laurens
After the disastrous final installment of The Bastion Club series (Mastered by Love), I was reluctant to dive into the new Laurens' series, The Black Cobra Quartet. I bought this book at the grocery store on a whim and figured....What the heck, I'll give Stephanie another chance!
Well, lo and behold, Stephanie Laurens got her mojo back! The suspense part of this book is absolutely riveting. I adored the prelude to this book, which takes place in India...
February 8, 2010
Valentine Celebration Has Commenced!
Happy Valentine's Week! I love Valentine's Day because it basically covers all of my favorite things....love and romance, chocolates, flowers, and going out to a chichi restaurant for a gourmet meal. It's my perfect holiday. After 20 years of marriage, my husband knows the way to my heart...yellow roses, chocolate truffles, a dinner out to my favorite Cambodian restaurant, and a romance novel (or 2)!!!
To start off this week with a bang, Penelope is giving away some beautiful, heart-shaped...
February 5, 2010
Beard of the Day
Rwoarrrrrr! Penelope presents...a true classic. Sean Connery's beard. Nicely groomed. Perfect amount of sexy salt-n-peppa. Just imagine him talking with his butterscotchy delicious accent and your Friday is filled with hairy happiness. (And I love that quirking eyebrow thing he's got going on, too!).
Reading updates: Finished The Rose of Shanhasson by Joely Sue Burkhart. There were some great things about this story--lush imagery of the fantasy world, two incredibly sexy heroes, and the...
February 3, 2010
Get Ready for Penelope's Valentine Week Celebration!
Here's the schedule for next week's Valentine Celebration!
Monday, Feb 8: Contest begins. Prizes include gourmet chocolates and Amazon giftcards.Tuesday, Feb 9: Mini Book Review.Wednesday, Feb 10: Vote for the MRB (Most Romantic Beard). Giftcard giveaway.Thursday, Feb 11: Penelope's Most Romantic Hero Quiz. Book giveaway.Friday, Feb 12: Mini Book Review.Sunday, Feb 14: Post Simply Love review (again...hee hee!)--Most romantic book ev-ah! And announce contest winners!
Hope you'll join me next...
February 2, 2010
Dark and Stormy Romantic Suspense
Lydia Storm, author of Moonlight on Diamonds (which has the most gorgeous cover I have ever seen--I like gems!) has a new blog, Dark and Stormy Romantic Suspense. She's kicking it off with a Valentine's contest, and giving away a signed copy of her novel. My most recent favorite romantic suspense was Jayne Ann Krentz's Fired Up, which also has a paranormal angle going on. I loved it. All you have to do to enter Lydia's contest is leave a comment with your favorite romantic suspense novel or a...
February 1, 2010
Excerpt from Sweet Magik
I finally made it to the 15,000-word mark for my new Work-In-Progress, Sweet Magik! Woo hoo! This is the second of the Klaus Brother's Series. Here is a blurb for the story (just in case you're already thinking ahead to next Christmas....hee hee!), and an excerpt for your reading pleasure. I'm already thinking ahead to a vacation in a tropical location, but since that doesn't appear to be happening any time soon, I guess I'll make due with a roaring fire and a hot toddy until spring shows...
January 31, 2010
Quickie Sunday Updates
Cool movie alert! Last night my family watched Earth (2007), a Disney Nature documentary, narrated by James Earl Jones. This is a gorgeous film with some incredible footage of animal migrations, including polar bears, elephants in south Africa, humpback whales, and stunning views of the tropical rain forests. The shots of the Aurora Australis light show are so amazing, I couldn't believe it was real. This is a great film for the whole family (my kids were spellbound) or for adults. I always f...
January 29, 2010
Beard of the Day and Why I Hate Reading Challenges
First, beard of the day.....Liev Schreiber. In addition to this nice scruff, he has gorgeous eyes, and a ton of sex appeal. Every time I see him act, I am mesmerized by this guy. Lucky Naomi!
Second, what's up with all of these reading challenges? I swore after completing the oral exams for my graduate program (and writing that damned thesis), that I would never take a class again! As God is my witness, I have stuck faithfully to this decision. Life is hard. Reading romance novels is fun...
January 27, 2010
Review of The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker by L.R. Hieber
The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker by Leanna Renee Hieber
I love reading the unexpected. I love reading something that is beautifully written. And, I love funky paranormal business. This book, which is beautifully, beautifully written, totally unlike anything else I have ever read, and chock full of great paranormal scenes, is a unique addition to the world of "historical gothic romance"? Not exactly sure how to categorize this baby, especially since I think the romance in this...
